Engadget90
The same class-leading ring in a dramatically smaller body, with better battery life.
Oura Ring 5
6 expert reviews#3 of 9 fitness trackers
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Best smart ring
Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the Oura Ring 5, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and health tracking. Most common complaint: subscription costs.
Reviewed by Engadget, WIRED, Android Central and 3 more
The catch: It needs a subscription, and Ring 4 owners gain little.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 6 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Oura Ring 5?
WIRED90
The most polished Oura yet and still the ring to beat, much smaller and more comfortable.
Android Central90
A thinner, lighter ring with the same features plus better battery life, making it the benchmark for smart rings.
Tech Advisor90
The sleekest, most unobtrusive smart ring, backed by one of the best apps.
ZDNET80
The slimmest and most comfortable smart ring tested, with a bit more battery life and useful new software features.
Trusted Reviews80
The best-looking and slimmest smart ring, with excellent sleep tracking and strong battery.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life5 of 6
Health tracking4 of 6
Design4 of 6
What critics dislike most
Subscription costs6 of 6
Price2 of 6
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Is the Oura Ring 5 worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. It needs a subscription, and Ring 4 owners gain little.
Do critics agree about the Oura Ring 5?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (ZDNET) to 90 (Engadget), a spread of 10 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Oura Ring 5?
Subscription costs (6 of 6 reviews), Price (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Oura Ring 5?
The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.